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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Spring!

Every year I watch for my first sight of redbud trees beginning to bloom. Along with fruit trees like peach and pear that blossom early, and narcissus spears pushing up to sport their fragrant white blooms plus bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush and other wildflowers, these heralds of the coming of Spring precede the calendar date in our area and bring a smile to my face and gladden my heart. In the woods of Northeast Texas where Joe and I grew up, dogwood spreads its blooms in dark piney woods also. I do not see dogwoods here in South Texas, but I always include them when I think about this season,. Long before Easter eggs and pastel Spring clothing, these flag my attention and lift my spirits, particularly this year when Easter comes in mid-April.

About Me

I have always loved books, reading them, handling them, turning the pages, inhaling the book smell. It was a natural progression from loving the printed words to loving to write them, so I have written poetry, short pieces, family story, and faith ponders for many years. In 2006 due to rapidly deteriorating vision, I received 2 cornea transplants for which I am endlessly grateful.